Wisconsin Adoption Laws, Page 7

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Infant Safe Haven Laws

Infant’s Age

Statute: § 48.195

• 72 hours old or younger
  

  

• Parent

• Law enforcement officer
  
• Emergency medical technician
  
• Hospital staff member
  
• Sheriff's office
  
• Police station
  
• Fire station

• Take any action necessary to protect the child's health and safety
  
• Deliver the child to an intake worker within 24 hours
  
• Provide a toll-free number to the parent regarding health care services and providers
  
• Within 5 days, file a birth certificate for the child

Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent

Statute: § 48.195

• The parent has the right to remain anonymous.
  
• The parent, and any person who assists the parent in the relinquishment, are provided immunity from civil and criminal liability for abandonment or neglect.
  
• The immunity includes immunity for exercising the right to remain anonymous.

Effect on Parental Rights

Statute: § 48.415

• The court may grant involuntary termination of parental rights on the grounds that custody has been relinquished.

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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